Products

Completed at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly undergraduates are underlined.)

24)  Williams, Q. E., L’Heureux, S. J., Fleischer, C. J., Alamillo, D. J., Freeman, A. N., Bellamah, J., Moore, J.,  Gonzalez, J., Ituralde, E., Borchers, S., Frey, M. J., Larson, S. D., Patil, S., Landa, J. D., Guerrero, G., Costanzo, P. J., Bercovici, D. A., “Investigation into the stereoelectronics of the thiol-promoted fragmentation of ylidenenorbornadienes (YNDs)“ The Journal of Organic Chemistry 2025 90 (42) 14993-15003.

23)  Richardson, A. D., L’Heureux, S. H., Henry, A. M., McDonough, E. A., Fleischer, C. J., McMullen, C. C., Reynafarje, T. R., Guerrero, G. P., Williams, Q. E., Zhou, Q., Malouf, D. M., Thurman, S. E., Soeller, J. E., Sheng, J. Y., Medhurst, E. A., Canales, A. E., Cecil, T. B., Houk, K. N., Costanzo, P. J., Bercovici, D. A. “Experimental and Theoretical Exploration of the Kinetics and Thermodynamics of the Nucleophile-Induced Fragmentation of Ylidenenorbornadiene Carboxylates.” J. Org. Chem. 2023. 88, 11683-11693. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.joc.3c00980.

22) Kumler, M. S., Skinner, N. M., Meyersohn, M. S., Colt, T. A., Valverde, M., Powell, C. E., Costanzo, P. J., “Trials and adventures of the synthesis and evaluation of amphiphilic graft copolymers with dynamic topology.” J. Polym. Sci. 2022. 60 (22), 3117.

21) Malouf, D. M., Richarson, A. D., L’Heureux, S. H. McDonough, E. A., Henry, A. M., Sheng, J. Y., Medhurst, E. A., Canales, A. E., Fleischer, C. J., Cecil, T. B., Thurman, S. E., McMullen, C. C., Costanzo, P. J., Bercovici, D. A. “Ylidenenorbornadiene Carboxylates: Experimental Kinetic Analysis of a Nucleophile-Induced Fragmentation Reaction.”  Org. Lett. 2022, 24(15), 2793-2797,

20) Bisbjerg, G., Brown, G. W., Pham, K. S., de Kock, R. A., Ramos, W., Patierno, J. A., Bautista, A., Zawalick, N. M., Vigil, V., Padrnos, J. D., Mathers, R. T., Heying, M. D., Costanzo, P. J., “Exploring polymer solubility with thermally-responsive Diels-Alder monomers: Revisiting the monkey’s fist.”  J. Polym. Sci. 2022, 60(2), 175-187.

19) Wilborn, E. G., Gregory, C. M., Machado, C. A., Page, T. M., Ramos, W., Hunter, M. A., Smith, K. M., Gosting, S. E., Tran, R. Varney, K. L. Savin, D. A., Costanzo, P. J., “Unraveling polymer structures with RAFT polymerization and Diels-Alder chemistry.” Macromolecules. 2019. 52 (3), 1308-1316.

18) Liu, C. H., Noxon, I. C., Cuellar, L. E., Thraen, A. L., Immoos, C. E., Martinez, A. W., Costanzo, P. J. “Characterization of Reagent Pencils for Deposition of Reagents onto Paper-Based Microfluidic Devices” Micromcachines. 2017, 8 (8), 242 – 253.

17) Swanson, J. P., Cruz, M. A., Monteleone, L. R., Martinez, M. A., Costanzo, P. J., Joy, A. “The Effect of pendant group structure on the thermoresponsive properties of N-substituted polyesters” Polym. Chem. 2017, 8, 7195-7206.

16) Earla, A., Li, Costanzo, P., Braslau, R. “Phthalate plasticizers covalently linked to PVC via copper-free or copper catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloadditions.” Polymer. 2017. 109, 1-12.

15) Swanson, J. P., Martinez, M. A., Cruz, M. A., Mankoci, S. G., Costanzo, P. J., Joy, A. “A coacervate-forming biodegradable polyester with elevated LCST based on bis-(2-methoxyethyl)amine.” Polym. Chem. 2016, 7, 4693-4702.

14) Mitchell, H. T., Schultz, S. A., Costanzo, P. J., Martinez, A. W. “Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogels for storage and delivery of reagents to paper-based analytical devices.” Chromatography. 2015. 2,  436-451.

13) Swanson, J. P., Monteleone, L. R., Haso, F., Costanzo, P. J., Liu, T., Joy, A. “A library of thermoresponsive, coacervate-forming biodegradable polyesters.” Macromolecules. 2015. 48 (12), 3834-3842.

12) Bass, G. F., Colt, M. S., Chavez, A. D., DeHoe, G. X., Formal, T. P., Seaver, C. P., Kha, K., Kelley, B. A., Scott, G. E., Immoos, C. E., Costanzo, P. J. “Synthetic design and investigation of novel polymeric surfactants.” Polymer. 2015. 72, 301-306

11) Mitchell, H. T., Noxon, I. C., Chaplan, C.A., Carlton, S. J., Liu, C. H. M., Ganaja, K. A., Martinez, N. W., Immoos, C. E., Costanzo, P. J, Martinez, A. W.  “Reagent pencils: a new technique for solvent-free deposition of reagents onto paper-based microfluidic devices.” Lab Chip. 2015, 15, 2213 – 2220. This article was highlighted in Chemical & Engineering News (18 MAY 2015).

10) Dirlam, P. T., Simmonds, A. G., Kleine, T. S., Nguyen, N. A., Anderson, L. E., Klever, A. O., Florian, A., Costanzo, P. J., Theato, P., Mackay, M. E., Glass, R. S., Char, K.,  Pyun. J. “Inverse vulcanization of elemental sulfur with 1,4-diphenylbutadiyne for cathode materials in Li–S batteries.” RSC Adv. 2015, 5, 24718-24722.

9) Amato, N. D.,  Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Chavez, A. D., Roy, S. E., Varney, K. L., Machado, C. A., Amato, D. V. Costanzo, P. J. “Synthesis and evaluation of thermally-responsive coatings based upon Diels-Alder chemistry and renewable materials.” Polym. Chem. 2014, 5 (1), 69 – 76. This article was selected for the cover of Polym. Chem.

8) Dirlam, P. T., Kim, H. J., Arrington, K. J., Chung, W. J., Sahoo, R., Hill, L. J., Costanzo, P. J., Theato, P., Char, K., Pyun, J. “Single chain polymer nanoparticles via sequential ATRP and oxidative polymerization.” Polym. Chem. 2013. 4 (13), 3765-3773.

7) Hill, L. J. Bull, M. M., Sung, Y., Simmonds, A. G., Dirlam, P. T., Richer, N. E., DeRosa, S. E., Shim, I-B., Guin, D., Costanzo, P. J., Pinna, N., Willing, M-G., Vogel, W., Char, K., Pyun, J. “Direction the Deposition of Ferromagnetic Cobalt onto Pt-Tipped CdSe@CdS Nanorods: Synthetic and Mechanistic Insights.” ACS Nano 2012. 6 (10), 8632-8645.

6) Kim, B. Y., Shallcross, R. C., Armstrong, N. R., Kim, H., Chung, W. J., Sahoo, R., Char, K., Dirlam, P. T., Costanzo, P. J., Pyun, J. “Surface Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerizations from Indium Tin Oxide Electrodes: Electrochemistry of Polymer Brushes.” ACS Symposium Series, Vol. 1101. Progress in Controlled Radical Polymerization: Materials and Applications. DOI: 10.1021/bk-2012-1101.ch013. ISBN13: 9780841227576. Chapter 13, pp 197–209

5) Hill, M. R., Mukherjee, S., Costanzo, P. J., Sumerlin, B. “Modular Oxime Functionalization of Well-Defined Alkoxyamine-Containing Polymers.” Polym. Chem. 2012. 3, 1756-1762. This article was selected for the cover page of Polym. Chem.

4) Curtzwiler, G. W., Costanzo, P. J., Fernando, R., Danes, J. E., Vorst, K. “Thermal Initiated Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Functionalization of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.” J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2011. 121, 964–969.

3) Carlson, J. S, Hill, M. R, Young, T., Costanzo, P. J. “Novel polymer coupling chemistry based upon latent cysteine-like residues and thiazolidine chemistry.” Polym. Chem. 2010. 1, 1423-1426.

2) Swanson, J. P., Rozvadovsky, S., Seppala, J. E., Mackay, M. E., Jensen, R. E., Costanzo, P. J. “Development of polymeric phase change materials based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” Macromolecules. 2010. 43 (14), 6135-6141.

1) Dirlam, P. T., Strange, G. A., Orlicki, J. A., Wetzel, E. D, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling Surface Energy and Wetability with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Langmuir. 2010. 26(6), 3942-3948.

Completed at the Army Research Laboratory

5) Stanzione, J. F., Jensen, R. E., Costanzo, P. J., Palmese, G. R. “Synthesis and Characterization of Ionic Polymer Networks in a Room-Temperature Ionic Liquid.” ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2012. 4 (11), 6142–6150.

4) Saito, T., Mather, B., Costanzo, P. J., Beyer, F. L., Long, T. “Influence of Site-Specific Sulfonation on Arylic Graft Copolymer Morphology.” Macromolecules. 2008. 41(10), 3503-3512.

3) Costanzo, P. J., Beyer, F. L. “Thermo-responsive, optically active films based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” Chem. Mater. 2007. 19(25), 6168-6173.

2) Costanzo, P. J., Beyer, F. L. “Thermally Driven Assembly of Nanoparticles in Polymer Matrices.” Macromolecules. 2007. 40 (11), 3996-4001.

1) Costanzo, P. J., Demaree, J. D., Beyer, F. L. “Thermo-responsive films based upon Diels-Alder chemistry and block copolymer phase separation.” Langmuir. 2006. 22 (24), 10251-10257.

Completed at the University of California at Davis

7) Barber, S., Kreer, T., Mulder, D., Costanzo, P., Patten, T., Kuhl. T. “Using thiol-gold bond formation to bridge surfaces with a polymer brush: SFA experiments and MD simulations.” Macromolecules 2013. 46 (24) 9826–9836.

6) Barber, S., Kreer, T., Costanzo, P. J., Patten, T. E., Johner, A., Kuhl. T. L., Marques, C. M. “Polymer under High Load.” PLOS ONE 2013. 8 (3),  e58392. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0058392

5) Costanzo, P. J., Patten, T. E., Dan, N. “Synthesis of Di-functional, asymmetrical PEG linkers of Various Molecular Weights and Their Effect upon Aggregation of Nanoparticles.” Macromolecules. 2008. 41(4), 1570-1576.

4) Barber, S., Costanzo, P. J., Moore, N., Patten, T. E., Lancaster, K. S., Lebrilla, C. B Kuhl. T. “Preparation and Polymer Mediated Assembly of Bilaterial, Di-functional Nanosphere Aggregates.” J. Phys. Chem. A. 2006. 110 (13), 4538-4542.

3) Costanzo, P. J., Patten, T. E. Seery, T. A. P. “Control and Tunability of Aggregation Rates for Nanostructures Using Nanoparticles of Various Sizes.” Langmuir. 2006. 22(6), 2788-2794.

2) Costanzo, P. J., Liang, E., Patten, T. E., Collins, S. D., Smith, R. L. “Biomolecule Detection via Target Mediated Nanoparticle Aggregation and Dielectrophoretic Impedance Measurement (DEPIM).” Lab on a Chip. 2005. 5 (6), 606-610.

1) Costanzo, P. J., Patten, T. E. Seery, T. A. P. “Protein-Substrate Mediate Aggregation of CdS@SiO2 Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Assembly Mechanism.” Chem. Mater. 2004. 16 (9),1775-1785.

Completed at Carnegie Mellon University

2) Buzin, A.; Pyda, M.; Costanzo, P.; Matyjaszewski, K.; Wunderlich, B. “Calorimeter study of block-copolymers of poly(n-butyl acrylate-co-methyl methacrylate).” Polymer. 2002. 43 (20), 5563-5569.

1) Costanzo, P. J., Stokes, K. K. “Synthesis of poly(methyl acrylate) grafted from poly(thiophene) to form solid-state fluorescent materials.” Macromolecules. 2002. 35(18), 6804-6810.

US Patents (Cal Poly undergraduates are underlined.)

Completed at California Polytechnic State University:

3) Vorst, K., Curtzwiler, G. W., Danes, J., Costanzo, P. J. “Systems and methods for determining recycled thermoplastic content.” US Patent # 8,063,374.

Completed at the Army Research Laboratory:

2) Costanzo, P. J., Beyer, F. L. “Controlling additive dispersion and migration properties.” US. Patent # 7,863,376.

1) Costanzo, P. J., Beyer, F. L., Jenson, R. E. “Reversible Viscosity Reducing Polymer.” US. Patent # 7,812,069.

Invited Presentations

Presenting authors are denoted with an *. Cal Poly undergraduates are underlined.

46)   Costanzo, P. J.* “Expanding the color wheel of Diels-Alder chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Symposium on Stimuli-Responsive Materials: Sonoma, CA. 21 OCT 2025.

45) Stokes, K. K*., Costanzo, P. J. “D-Glue.” Invited Speakers: Plug and Play, Japan (Nagoya, Station AI). 17 JAN 2025.

44) Stokes, K. K., Costanzo, P. J.* “D-Glue.” Invited Speakers: Plug and Play, Japan (Tokyo, Shinagawa). 16 JAN 2025.

43) Stokes, K. K.*, Costanzo, P. J.* “D-Glue.” Invited Speakers: Plug and Play, Japan (Tokyo, Shibuya). 15 JAN 2025.

42) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Bisbjerg, G., Chavez, A. D., Dirlam, P. T., Donnelly, R. D., Dudiak, H. R.,  Gregory, C. G., Gosting, S. E., Hyde, R. T., Kellar, R. A., Kumler, M. S., Lin, N. A., Machado, C. A., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Newcomer, S. G., Patierno, J. A., Pham, K. S., Ramos, W., Rozvadosvsky, S., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Stokes, K. K., Costanzo, P. J.* “Unraveling the Monkey’s Fist with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA. 6 JAN 2025.

41) Donnelly, R. D., Dudiak, H. R., Hyde, R. T., Kellar, R. A., Newcomer, S. G., Patierno, J. A., Stokes, K. K., Costanzo, P. J.* “Unraveling the Monkey’s Fist with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Mojave Desert American Chemical Society, China Lake, CA. 5 JAN 2025.

40) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Bisbjerg, G., Chavez, A. D., Dirlam, P. T., Donnelly, R. D., Dudiak, H. R.,  Gregory, C. G., Gosting, S. E., Hyde, R. T., Kellar, R. A., Kumler, M. S., Lin, N. A., Machado, C. A., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Newcomer, S. G., Patierno, J. A., Pham, K. S., Ramos, W., Rozvadosvsky, S., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Stokes, K. K., Costanzo, P. J.* “Unraveling the Monkey’s Fist with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 8 NOV 2024.

39) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Bisbjerg, G., Chavez, A. D., Dirlam, P. T., Donnelly, R. D., Dudiak, H. R.,  Gregory, C. G., Gosting, S. E., Hyde, R. T., Kellar, R. A., Kumler, M. S., Lin, N. A., Machado, C. A., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Newcomer, S. G., Patierno, J. A., Pham, K. S., Ramos, W., Rozvadosvsky, S., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Stokes, K. K., Costanzo, P. J.* “Unraveling the Monkey’s Fist with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Pomona College, CA. 29 OCT 2024.

38) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Bisbjerg, G., Chavez, A. D., Dirlam, P. T., Donnelly, R. D., Dudiak, H. R.,  Gregory, C. G., Gosting, S. E., Hyde, R. T., Kellar, R. A., Kumler, M. S., Lin, N. A., Machado, C. A., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Newcomer, S. G., Patierno, J. A., Pham, K. S., Ramos, W., Rozvadosvsky, S., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Stokes, K. K., Costanzo, P. J.* “Unraveling the Monkey’s Fist with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. 24 JAN 2024.

37) Costanzo, P. J.*. Invited Speaker: POLY Future Faculty Workshop panel. College Station, TX.  27 JUN 2023.

36) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Bisbjerg, G., Chavez, A. D., Dirlam, P. T., Gregory, C. G., Gosting, S. E., Kumler, M. S., Lin, N. A., Machado, C. A., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Patierno, J. A., Pham, K. S., Ramos, W., Rozvadosvsky, S., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Unraveling the Monkey’s Fist with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: University of Arizona: Tucson, AZ. 12 SEP 2022.

35) Costanzo, P. J.*. Invited Speaker: PMSE Future Faculty Scholars career panel. 28 OCT 2021.

34) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Bisbjerg, G., Chavez, A. D., Dirlam, P. T., Gregory, C. G., Gosting, S. E., Kumler, M. S., Lin, N. A., Machado, C. A., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Patierno, J. A., Pham, K. S., Ramos, W., Rozvadosvsky, S., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Unraveling the Monkey’s Fist with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Louisiana State University: Baton Rouge, LA. 10 FEB 2021.

33) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Bisbjerg, G., Chavez, A. D., Dirlam, P. T., Gregory, C. G., Gosting, S. E., Kumler, M. S., Lin, N. A., Machado, C. A., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Patierno, J. A., Pham, K. S., Ramos, W., Rozvadosvsky, S., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Unraveling the Monkey’s Fist with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Waterborne Coating Symposium: New Orleans, LA. 10 FEB 2021.

32) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Bisbjerg, G., Chavez, A. D., Gregory, C. G., Gosting, S. E., Kumler, M. S., Lin, N. A., Luna, B., Machado, C. A., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Ramos, W. Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Incorporating Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: Lebanon Valley College: Annville, PA. 13 OCT 2020.

31) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Bisbjerg, G., Chavez, A. D., Colt, T. A., Dirlam, P. T., Gregory, C. G., Gosting, S. E., Kumler, M. S., Lin, N. A., Luna, B., Machado, C. A., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Ramos, W. Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Incorporating Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: San Jose State University: San Jose, CA. 10 SEP 2019.

30)  Wilborn, E. G., Gregory, C. M., Gosting, S. E., Page, T. M., Ramos, W., Hunter, M. A., Costanzo, P. J.* Incorporating Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA, 24 AUG 2019.

29)  Wilborn, E. G., Gregory, C. M., Gosting, S. E., Page, T. M., Ramos, W., Hunter, M. A., Costanzo, P. J.* Incorporating Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: Golden Gate Polymer Forum: San Francisco, CA. 24 JUL 2019.

28)  Wilborn, E. G., Gregory, C. M., Gosting, S. E., Page, T. M., Ramos, W., Hunter, M. A., Costanzo, P. J.* Incorporating Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: Polymer Composites and High Performance Materials: Sonoma, CA. 21 JUL 2019.

27) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Chavez, A. D., Colt, T. A., Crenshaw, E. D., Gregory, C. G., Gosting, S. E., Kleine. T. S., Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Schoch, T. M., Strange, G. A., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Incorporating Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: Detroit Society Coatings and Technology (DSCT) – FOCUS: Detroit, MI. 3 MAY 2018.

26) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Dirlam, P. T., Gregory, C. G., Kleine. T. S., Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Pattillo, C. C., Schoch, T. M., Strange, G. A., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Incorporation Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: Waterborne Coatings Symposium (WCS) – New Orleans, LA 7 FEB 2018.

25) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Dirlam, P. T., Gregory, C. G., Kleine. T. S., Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Pattillo, C. C., Schoch, T. M., Strange, G. A., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Incorporation Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: University of Akron (UA) – Akron, OH. 1 DEC 2017.

24) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Dirlam, P. T., Gregory, C. G., Kleine. T. S., Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Pattillo, C. C., Schoch, T. M., Strange, G. A., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Incorporation Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: University of New Hampshire (UNH) – Durham, NH. 14 SEP 2017.

23) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Chavez, A. D., Crenshaw, E. D., Dirlam, P. T., Gregory, C. G., Kleine. T. S., Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Pattillo, C. C., Schoch, T. M., Strange, G. A., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Incorporation Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 3 APR 2017. Selected for plenary talk in Frontiers in Nanoscience : Undergraduate Symposium

22) Costanzo, P. J.* “Undergraduate polymer synthesis developed for lecture and laboratory experiments.” Invited Speaker: American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 3 APR 2017.

21) Barcus, K. S., Colt, T. A., Crenshaw, E. D., Gregory, C. G., Kleine. T. S., London, A. E., Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Schoch, T. M., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Incorporation Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: Polymer Composites and High Performance Materials: Sonoma, CA. 28 JUL 2016.

20) Barcus, K. S., Colt, T. A., Crenshaw, E. D., Gregory, C. G., Kleine. T. S., London, A. E., Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Schoch, T. M., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Incorporation Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: University of California at San Diego : San Diego, CA. 18 APR 2016.

19)  Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Schoch, T. M., Johnson, R. G., Wilborn, E. J, Barcus, K. S., Crenshaw, E. D.,Costanzo, P. J.* “Incorporating Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 14 MAR 2016.

18)  Amato, D. U., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Chavez, A. D., Varney, K. L., Amato, D. V., Costanzo, P. J.* “Re-healable Coatings Based Upon Thermally Responsive Linkages and Renewable Materials.” Invited speaker: Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 26 OCT 2015.

17) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Chavez, A. D., Crenshaw, E. D., Johnson, R. G., Kleine. T. S., London, A. E., Machado, C. A., Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Pattillo, C. C., Roy, S. E., Rozvadovsky, S., Schoch, T. M., Strange, G.A, Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Employing Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: International Fusion Conference, London, England. 8 AUG 2015.

16) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Chavez, A. D., Crenshaw, E. D., Dirlam, P. T., Johnson, R. G., Kleine. T. S., London, A. E., Machado, C. A., Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Pattillo, C. C., Roy, Strange, G.A, Roy, S. E., Sloch, T. M., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Employing Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. 16 JUN 2015.

15) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Chavez, A. D., Crenshaw, E. D., Dirlam, P. T., Johnson, R. G., Kleine. T. S., London, A. E., Machado, C. A., Markmann, M. R., Martinez, M. R., Pattillo, C. C., Roy, Strange, G.A, Roy, S. E., Sloch, T. M., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Wilborn, E. J, Costanzo, P. J.* “Employing Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: Case Western University, Cleveland, OH. 1 MAY 2015.

14)  Bass, G. F., De Hoe, G. X, Formal, T. P, O’Bryan, G., Costanzo, P. J.* “Preparation of Polymeric Surfactants for Carbon Nanotube Dispersion.” Invited Speaker: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. 28 MAR 2015.

13)  Amato, D. U., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Chavez, A. D., Varney, K. L., Amato, D. V., Costanzo, P. J.* “Employing Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited speaker: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. 29 MAY 2014.

12)  Amato, D. U., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Chavez, A. D., Varney, K. L., Amato, D. V., Costanzo, P. J.* “Synthesis and evaluation of thermally-responsive coatings based upon Diels-Alder chemistry and renewable materials.” Invited speaker: American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 16 MAR 2014

11)  Amato, D. U., Strange, G. A., Chavez, A. D., Varney, K. L., Costanzo, P. J.* “Synthesis and evaluation of thermally-responsive coatings based upon Diels-Alder chemistry and renewable materials.” Invited Speaker: Symposium on Stimuli-Responsive Materials: Santa Rosa, CA. 22 OCT 2013.

10) Amato, D. N., Amato, D. V., Chavez, A. D., Dirlam, P. T., Machado, C. A., Pattillo, C. C., Roy, Strange, G.A, Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Costanzo, P. J.* “Employing Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare thermally-responsive materials.” Invited Speaker: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. 13 SEP 2013.

9)   Bentz, K. C., Chavez, A. D., London, A. E., Machado, C. A., Ningrum, D. U., Pattillo, C. C. Roland, C. D., Roy, S. E., Rozvadovsky, S., Strange, G.A, Swanson, J. P., Costanzo, P. J.* “Development of polymeric phase change materials based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” Invited Speaker: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MI. 28 NOV 2012.

8) Bentz, K. C., Chavez, A. D., Dean, J. M., Dirlam, P. T., London, A. E., Machado, C. A., Pattillo, C. C. Roland, C. D., Roy, S. E., Rozvadovsky, S., Strange, G.A, Swanson, J. P., Costanzo, P. J.* “Development of advanced materials from simple chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. 27 AUG 2012.

7) Pattillo, C. C., Dirlam, P. T., S., Strange, G.A, Costanzo, P. J.* “Controlling Surface Energy and Wetability with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Western Coating Symposium – Las Vegas, NV. 24 OCT 2011.

6) Amato, D. V., Bentz, K. C., Carlson, J. S., Chavez, A. D., Dirlam, P. T., Hill, M. R., S., Kleine, T. S., Pattillo, C. C., Roland, C. D., Roy, S. E., Rozvadovsky, S., Strange, G.A, Swanson, J. P., Costanzo, P. J.* “Development of advanced materials from simple chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Southern Methodist University (SMU) – Dallas, TX. 3 AUG 2011.

5) Amato, D. V., Bentz, K. C., Carlson, J. S., Chavez, A. D., Dirlam, P. T., Hill, M. R., S., Pattillo, C. C. Roland, C. D., Roy, S. E., Rozvadovsky, S., Strange, G.A, Swanson, J. P., Costanzo, P. J.* “Development of advanced materials from simple chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Huntsman Chemical Company – Houston, TX. 2 AUG 2011.

4) Dirlam, P. T., Pattillo, C. C., Strange, G.A, Costanzo, P. J.* “Controlling Surface Energy and Wetability with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Los Angeles Society for Coatings Technology (LASCT) – Anaheim, CA. 8 JUN 2011.

3)   Dirlam, P. T., Strange, G. A, Costanzo, P. J.* “Controlling Surface Energy and Wetability with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Western Coating Symposium – Las Vegas, NV. 27 OCT 2009. Costanzo received Outstanding Technical Presentation award.

2)   Carlson, J., Dirlam, P.T., Hill, M. R., Rozvadovsky, S., Strange, G.A, Swanson, J. P. Costanzo, P. J.* “Research in the Costanzo lab… Development of thermo-responsive materials utilizing Diels-Alder chemistry and novel crosslinking methodology” Invited Speaker: Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. 12 AUG 2009.

1)   Rozvadovsky, S., Swanson, J. P., Costanzo, P. J.*, Jensen, R. E. “Tailored Polymers for Insensitive Munitions Based upon Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Invited Speaker: Naval Research Laboratory, Indian Head, MD. 11 AUG 2009.

Contributed Oral Presentations

Presenting authors are denoted with an *. Cal Poly undergraduates are underlined.

52)  Jensen. M. O.,* Bercovici, D. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Implementation of nucleophile-induced retro-Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare polymers with dynamic molecular weights.” American Chemical Society: Atlanta, GA 24 MAR 26.

51)  Becerra, M. D.,* Bercovici, D. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Development of a computational modeling tool (FRANK). American Chemical Society: Atlanta, GA 24 MAR 26.

50)  Newcomer, S. G.,* Costanzo, P. J. “Employing Diels-Alder exchange reactions to yield uniquely responsive adhesives.” American Chemical Society: Atlanta, GA 24 MAR 26.

49)  Richardson, A., Malouf, D., Costanzo, P. J., Bercovici, D. A.*, “ Experimental and computational kinetic analysis of the nucleophile-induced retro-[4+2] fragmentation of ylidenenorbornadiene dicarboxylate diasetereomers.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA, 23 MAR 2022.

48)  Kumler, M. S.*, Skinner, N., Meyersohn, M. S., Colt, T., Valverde, M. Powell, C., Costanzo, P. J.* “Manipulation of molecular topology and composition using Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 22 MAR 2022.

47)  Valverde, M.*, Kumler, M. S., Costanzo, P. J. “Synthesis of Graft Copolymers using Diels-Alder chemistry.” National Partners in Science: San Diego, CA. 17 JAN 2020.

46)  Gosting, S. E.*, Wilborn, E. G., Gregory, C. M., Page, T. M., Ramos, W., Hunter, M. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Unraveling the kinetic growth mechanism of single-chain nanoparticle with Diels-Alder chemistry” American Chemical Society: Orlando FL. 2 APR 2019

44)  Meyersohn, M. S.*, Gosting, S. E., Colt, T. A., Rhoads, R. H., Barcus, K. S., Markmann, M. R, Costanzo, P. J. “C Manipulation of molecular topology and composition using Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 20 MAR 2018. Meyersohn received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation in the POLY division of ACS.

43)  Wilborn, E. G.*, Gregory, C. M., Page, T. M., Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling polymer solubility with Diels-Alder chemistry and LCST.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 20 MAR 2018.

42)  Amato, D. U., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Chavez, A. D., Varney, K. L., Amato, D. V., Costanzo, P. J.* “Synthesis and evaluation of thermally-responsive coatings based upon Diels-Alder chemistry and renewable materials.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 5 APR 2017

41)  Gregory, C. M.*, Wilborn, E. G., Costanzo, P. J. “Thermally responsive materials with dynamic topology based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 3 APR 2017

40)  Sarantes, C. A.*, Eckhart, K. E., DeHoe, C., Souza, L., Ventura, A. M., Varni, A. J., Costanzo, P. J. “Utilization of a cysteine core for the preparation of novel mikto-arm star polymer.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 3 APR 2017

39)  Colt, T. A.*, Barcus, K. S., Crenshaw, E. D., Rhoads, R. D., Costanzo, P. J. “Incorporation of Diels-Alder chemistry into polymer matrices via an inimer approach.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 3 APR 2017

38)  Eckhart, K. E.*, Ventura, A. M., Varni, A. J., DeHoe, C., Costanzo, P. J. “Employment of cysteine and thiazolidine chemistry for novel polymer coupling and architectures.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 15 MAR 2016.

37)  Liu, C. H.*, Mitchell, H. T., Noxon, I, C., Immoos, C. E., Martinez, N., Martinez, A. W., Costanzo, P. J. “Characterization of Reagent Pencils for Solvent-Free Deposition onto Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 15 MAR 2016.

36)  Alameda, B. M.*, Feist, S., Heintzman, H. M., Costanzo, P. J. “Synthetic design of block copolymer amphiphilies for nanomaterial dispersion.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 15 MAR 2016.

35)  Johnson, R. G.*, Wilborn, E. G., Barcus, K. S., Crenshaw, E. D., Costanzo, P. J. “Thermally responsive materials with dynamic topology based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 15 MAR 2016.

34)  Martinez, M. R.*, Markmann, M. R., Schoch, T. D., Costanzo, P. J. “Use of Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare molecular weight changing materials.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 15 MAR 2016.  Martinez received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation in the POLY division of ACS.

33) Noxon, I. C.*, Costanzo, P. J., Martinez, A. W. “Characterization of reagent pencils for solvent-free depositions of reagents onto paper-based diagnostic devices.” CSU Research Competition :San Bernardino, CA. 2 MAY 2015.

32) Liu, C. H.*, Costanzo, P. J., Martinez, A. W. “Characterization of reagent pencils for solvent-free depositions of reagents onto paper-based diagnostic devices.” CSU Research Competition :San Bernardino, CA. 2 MAY 2015

31) Monteleone, L. R.*, Cruz, M. A.*, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling Surface Energy and Wettability with a Light Responsive Linker System.” CSU Research Competition :San Bernardino, CA. 2 MAY 2015.

30)  Swanson, J. P.*, Monteleone, L. R., Haso, F. Lui, T., Costanzo, P. J., Joy. A. “Synthesis and characterization of thermoresponsive, biodegradable polyesters.”  American Chemical Society: Denver, CO. 26 MAR 2015

29)  Markmann, M. R.*, Martinez, M. R., Crenshaw, E. D., Kleine, T. S, Costanzo, P. J. “Dynamic topology of thermally-responsive materials via Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Denver, CO. 24 MAR 2015

28)  Amato, D. U., Strange, G. A., Swanson, J. P., Varney, K. L., Amato, D. V., Costanzo, P. J.* “Synthesis and evaluation of thermally-responsive coatings based upon Diels-Alder chemistry and renewable materials.” American Chemical Society: Denver, CO. 22 MAR 2015

27) De Hoe, G. X.*, Costanzo, P. J. “Synthetic design of block copolymer amphiphiles for nanomaterial dispersion.” CSU Research Competition: Hayward, California. 3 MAY 2014. De Hoe received 1st place in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PMS) division.

26) Kleine, T. S.*, London, A. E., Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. : “Dynamic topology of thermally-responsive materials via Diels-Alder chemistry” American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 16 MAR 2014

25)  Varni, A. J.*, Venture, A. M., Amato, D. V., Costanzo, P. J. ““Incorporation of cysteine functional groups for novel polymer coupling based upon thiazolidine chemistry” American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 16 MAR 2014

24)  De Hoe, G. X.*, Formal, T. P, O’Bryan, G., Costanzo, P. J. “Synthetic design of block copolymer amphiphiles for nanomaterial dispersion.” American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 16 MAR 2014. De Hoe received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation in the POLY division of ACS.

23)  Varney, K. L.*, Amato, D. U., Costanzo, P. J. “Re-healable Coatings Based Upon Thermally Responsive Linkages.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 22 OCT 2013.

22)  Pattillo, C. P.*, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling Surface Energy and Wettability with a Light Responsive Linker System.” CSU Research Competition: Pomona, CA. 9 MAY 2013. Pattillo received 1st place in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PMS) division.

21)  Ningrum, D. U.*, Costanzo, P. J. “Re-healable Coatings Based Upon Thermally Responsive Linkages.” CSU Research Competition: Pomona, CA. 9 MAY 2013. Ningrum received 2nd place in the Interdisciplinary (Inter) division.

20)  Pattillo, C. P.*, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling surface energy and wetability with a light responsive linker system.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 7 APR 2013

19)  Chavez, A. D.*, Dehoe, G. X., Formal, T. P, O’Bryan, G., Costanzo, P. J. “Synthetic design of block copolymer amphiphiles for nanomaterial dispersion.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 7 APR 2013.

18)  Hill, M. R.*, Mukherjee, S., Costanzo, P. J., Sumerlin, B. “Modular oxime functionalization of well-defined alkoxyamine-containing polymers.” CSU Research Competition: Long Beach, CA. 5 MAY 2012.

17)  Grau, W. C.*,  Mann, S. I.*, Mackenzie, M. C., Costanzo, P. J. and Immoos, C. E. “Synthesis and SOD-like activitiy of Mn(III) complexes derived from tridentate Schiff based ligands.” CSU Research Competition: Long Beach, CA. 5 MAY 2012.

16)  Mackenzie, M. C.*, Grau, W. C.,  Mann, S. I., Costanzo, P. J. and Immoos, C. E. “Synthesis and SOD-like activitiy of Mn(III) complexes derived from tridentate Schiff based ligands.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012.

15)  Roland, C. D.*, Kleine, T. S., Orlicki, J. A. Costanzo, P. J. “Development of transparent, processable thermally-responsive coating.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012.

14)  Hill, M. R.*, Mukherjee, S., Costanzo, P. J., Sumerlin, B. “Modular oxime functionalization of well-defined alkoxyamine-containing polymers.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012. Hill received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

13)  Pattillo, C. C.*, Strange, G. A., Dirlam, P. T., Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling surface energy and wetability with Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012. Pattillo received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation in the POLY division of ACS.

12)  Roy, S. E.*, Chavez, A. D., Dean, J. M., Swanson, J. P., Strange, G. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Polymeric phase-change materials based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012. Roy received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

11)  Amato, D. V.*, Hill, M. R., Burns, M. E., Costanzo, P. J. “Novel polymer coupling chemistry based upon latent cysteine-like functionality.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012.

10)  Strange, G. A.*, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling nanoparticle dispersion via Diels-Alder chemistry.” CSU Research Competition: Fresno, CA. 7 MAY 2011.

9)   Grau, W. C.*, Mackenzie, M. C. Mann, S. I., McMahon, M. L., Costanzo, P. J. and Immoos, C. E. “Rational ligand design for the investigation of SOD reactivity.” American Chemical Society: Anaheim, CA. 27 MAR 2011.

8)   Dirlam, P. T.*, Chung, W-J., Costanzo, P. J., Pyun, J. “Aligned poly(3,4-alkyleneoxythiophene) brushes on indium tin oxide form surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization and subsequent electrocopolymerization.” American Chemical Society: Anaheim, CA. 27 MAR 2011.

7)   Hill, M. R.*, Carlson, J. S., Costanzo, P. J. “Novel polymer coupling chemistry based upon latent cysteine-like functionality.” American Chemical Society: Anaheim, CA. 27 MAR 2011.

6)   Strange, G. A.*, Dirlam, P. T., Pattillo, C. C., Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling surface energy and wetability with Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Anaheim, CA. 27 MAR 2011.

5)   Swanson, J. P.*, Roy, S. E., Rozvadovsky, S. Costanzo, P. J. “Polymer phase-change materials based upon Diels-Alder Chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Anaheim, CA. 27 MAR 2011.

4)   Richardson, A. D., McNair, O., Strange, G. A., Early, M., R., Costanzo, P. J., Savin, D. A.* “Nanoparticle dispersion and energy damping in polymer composites.” American Chemical Society: Boston, MA. 24 AUG 2010.

3)   Dirlam, P. T., Strange, G. A., Costanzo, P. J.* “Controlling surface energy and wet-ability with stimuli-responsive surfaces. “ American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 25 MAR 2010.

2)   Swanson, J. P.*, Rozvadovsky, S., Costanzo, P. J. “Polymeric phase-change materials based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 21 MAR 2010. Swanson received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

1) Rozvadovsky, S., Swanson, J. P., Costanzo, P. J.*, Jensen, R. E. “Tailored Polymers for Insensitive Munitions Based upon Diels-Alder Chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Washington, DC. 20 AUG 2009.

Contributed Poster Presentations

Presenting authors are denoted with an *. Cal Poly undergraduates are underlined.

62) McIlroy, R. M.,* Bercovici, D. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Implementation of nucleophile-induced retro-Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare materials with responsive molecular weights.” American Chemical Society: Atlanta, GA 24 MAR 26.

61) Mesde, E. R.,* Bercovici, D. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Implementation of nucleophile-induced retro-Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare dynamic surfactants.” American Chemical Society: Atlanta, GA 24 MAR 26. Mesde received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation in the POLY division of ACS.

60) Donnelly, R. D.,* Costanzo, P. J. “Development and optimization of a debondable adhesive using Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Atlanta, GA 24 MAR 26.

59)  Donnelly, R. D., Dudiak, H. R., Hyde, R. T., Kellar, R. A., Newcomer, S. G., Patierno, J. A., Stokes, K. K., Costanzo, P. J.* “D-Glue: A debondable adhesive platform.” Stimuli Responsive Materials. Windsor, CA. 22 OCT 2024

58)  Kirshner, A. B.*, Smith, E. C., Wong, N. S., Pham, K. S., Bercovici, D. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Manipulation of molecular topology using nucleophile-induced retro-Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Indianapolis, IN. 28 MAR 2023

57)  Apel, R. G.*, Wong, N. S., Bercovici, D. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Development of nucleophile-induced retro-Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Indianapolis, IN. 28 MAR 2023

56)  L’Heureux, S. J.*, McMullen, C. C., Richardson, A. D., Malouf, D. M., Henry, A. V., McDonough, E. A., Williams, Q. E., Sheng, J. Y., Costanzo, P. J., Bercovici, D. A. “Understanding the role of hydrogen-bonding in the fragmentation kinetics of Ylidenenorbornadiene adducts.” American Chemical Society: Las Vegas, NV. 22 OCT 22.

55) McMullen, C. C.*, Guerrero, G. P., Fleisher, C. J., Williams, Q. E., Henry, A. V., Reynafrarje, T. R., McDonough, E. A., Thurman, S. E., Soeller, J. E., Costanzo, P. J., Bercovici, D. A. “Ylidenenorbornadiene dicarboxylates (YNDs) – Tunable Amphiphiles for Micellar Cargo.” American Chemical Society: Las Vegas, NV. 22 OCT 22. McMullen received an Outstanding Poster Award.

54) Henry, A. M.*, McDonough, E., Malouf, D., Medhurst, E., Sheng, J., Canales, A., Cecil, T., Munson, J., Fleischer, C, Costanzo, P. J., Bercovici, D. A. “Ylidenenorbornadiene carboxylates (YNDs): Experimental kinetic analysis of a nucleophile-induced retro-[4+2] fragmentation.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 22 MAR 2022.

53) Richardson, A. G., Malouf, D., Costanzo, P. J., Bercovici, D. A. “Experimetnal and computational kinetic analysis of the nucleophile-induced retro-[4+2] fragmentation of ylidenenorbornadiene dicarboxylate diastereomers.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 22 MAR 2022.

52)  Hunter, M. A.*, Meyersohn, M. S., Gosting, S. E., Skinner, N. M., Costanzo, P. J. “Manipulation of molecular topology and composition using Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Orlando, FL. 2 APR 2019.

51)  Wilborn, E. G.*, Gregory, C. M., Page, T. M., Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling polymer solubility with Diels-Alder chemistry and LCST.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 19 MAR 2018. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

50)  Schoch, T. D.*, Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Molecular weight changing polymers via Diels-Alder chemistry” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA 4 APR 2017.

49)  Meyersohn, M. S.*, Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Inversion of molecular topology and composition using Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA 4 APR 2017.

48)  Schoch, T. D.*, Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Molecular weight changing polymers via Diels-Alder chemistry” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA 3 APR 2017. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

47)  Meyersohn, M. S.*, Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Inversion of molecular topology and composition using Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA 3 APR 2017. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

46) Morgan, S. E, Aubrecht, K. B., Berda, E. B., Cavicchi, K. A., Costanzo, P. J., Gabriel, G. J., Goh, C. Goh, S. L., Iacono., S. T., Savin, D. A. “Online resources for the polymer education community.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 15 MAR 2016.

45) Morgan, S. E, Aubrecht, K. B., Berda, E. B., Cavicchi, K. A., Costanzo, P. J., Gabriel, G. J., Goh, C. Goh, S. L., Iacono., S. T., Savin, D. A. “Online resources for the polymer education community.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 14 MAR 2016. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

44)  Barcus, K. S.*, Crenshaw, E. D., Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Incorporation of Diels-Alder chemistry into polymer matrices via an inimer approach.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA 15 MAR 2016.

43)  Barcus, K. S.*, Crenshaw, E. D., Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Incorporation of Diels-Alder chemistry into polymer matrices via an inimer approach.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA 14 MAR 2016. Selected for Sci-Mix.

42)  Markmann, M. R.*, Martinez, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Molecular weight changing polymers via Diels-Alder chemistry.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 26 OCT 2015.

41)  Crenshaw, E. D.*, Barcus, K. S., Kleine, T. S., Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Incorporation of Diels-Alder chemistry into polymer matrices via an inimer approach.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 26 OCT 2015.

40)  Alameda, B. A., Feist, S., Bass, G. F., Seaver, C. P., Kha, K., Kelley, B. A., Scott, G. E., Immoos, C. E., Costanzo, P. J.* “Synthetic design and investigation of novel polymeric surfactants.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 26 OCT 2015.

39) Ross, A. S.*, Monteleone, L. R., Cruz, M., A., Pattillo, C. P.,, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling surface energy and wetability with a light responsive linker system.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 26 OCT 2015.

38)  Martinez, M. R.*, Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Molecular weight changing polymers via Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Denver, CO. 24 MAR 2015

37)  Crenshaw, E. D.*, Kleine, T. S., London, A. E., Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Incorporation of Diels-Alder chemistry into polymer matrices via an inimer approach.” American Chemical Society: Denver, CO. 24 MAR 2015. Crenshaw received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

36)  Bass, G. F., Colt, M. S., Chavez, A. D., DeHoe, G. X., Seaver, C. P., Kha, K., Kelley, B. A., Scott, G. E., Immoos, C. E., Costanzo, P. J.* “Synthetic design and investigation of novel polymeric surfactants.” Gordon Research Conference: Ventura, CA. 10 JAN 2015.

35)  Monteleone, L. R.*, Ross, A. S.*, Cruz, M., A., Cattillo, C. P.,, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling surface energy and wetability with a light responsive linker system.” American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 18 MAR 2014.

34) Morgan, S. E, Aubrecht, K. B., Berda, E. B., Cavicchi, K. A., Costanzo, P. J., Gabriel, G. J., Goh, C. Goh, S. L., Iacono., S. T., Savin, D. A. “Polymer science curriculum for the 21st century : PUNK.” American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 17 MAR 2014. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

33)  Monteleone, L. R.*, Ross, A. S.*, Cruz, M., A., Pattillo, C. P.,, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling surface energy and wetability with a light responsive linker system.” American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 17 MAR 2014. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

32) Morgan, S. E, Aubrecht, K. B., Berda, E. B., Cavicchi, K. A., Costanzo, P. J., Gabriel, G. J., Goh, C. Goh, S. L., Iacono., S. T., Savin, D. A. “Polymer science curriculum for the 21st century : PUNK.” American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 17 MAR 2014.

31) Dehoe, G. X.,* Formal, T. P., Chavez, A. D., O’Bryan, G., Costanzo, P. J. “Synthetic design of block copolymer amphiphiles for nanomaterial dispersion.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 22 OCT 2013.

30) Kleine, T. S.,* London, A. E.,* Roland, C. D., and Costanzo, P. J.* “Transparent, thermally-responsive coating.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 22 OCT 2013.

29)  Varney, K. L.,* Amato, D. U., and Costanzo, P. J. “Re-healable Coatings Based Upon Thermally Responsive Linkages.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 22 OCT 2013. Varney received Best Technical Student Poster award – 3rd place.

28)  Kleine, T. S.*, Roland, C. D., London, A. E. and Costanzo, P. J. “Dynamic topology of thermally-responsive materials via Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 9 APR 2013. Kleine received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

27)  Machado, C. A.* Dean, J. M., and Costanzo, P. J. “Preparation of thermally-responsive polyurethanes based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 9 APR 2013. Machado received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

26)  Machado, C. A.*, Dean, J. M., and Costanzo, P. J. “Preparation of thermally-responsive polyurethanes based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 8 APR 2013. Selected for Sci-Mix Presenation.

25)  Kleine, T. S., Roland, C. D., London, A. E. and Costanzo, P. J.* “Dynamic topology of thermally-responsive materials via Diels-Alder chemistry.” Gordon Research Conference: Ventura, CA. 7 JAN 2013.

24)  Mann, S. I.*, Grau, W. C. Mackenzie, M. C., McMahon, M. L., Costanzo, P. J. and Immoos, C. E. “Utilizing “click chemistry” to incorporate MnSOD mimics into polymer scaffolds.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 26 MAR 2012. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

23)  Mann, S. I.*, Grau, W. C. Mackenzie, M. C., McMahon, M. L., Costanzo, P. J. and Immoos, C. E. “Utilizing “click chemistry” to incorporate MnSOD mimics into polymer scaffolds.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012.

22)  Grau, W. C.*, Mackenzie, M. C, Mann, S. I., Lent, B. M., Costanzo, P. J. and Immoos, C. E. “Electronic and structural influences on SOD-like activity of Mn(III) Schiff base complexes.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012.

21)  Chavez, A. D.*, Dean, J. M., Strange, G. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Develop of a library of Diels-Alder linkage systems.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012.

20)  Strange, G. A.*, Richardson, A. D., Savin, D. A., Costanzo P. J. “Controlling nanoparticle dispersion via Diels-Alder chemistry.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 24 OCT 2011. Strange received Best Technical Student Poster award – 1st place.

19)  Roland, C. D*, Orlicki, J. A. Costanzo, P. J. “Transparent, thermally-responsive coating.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 24 OCT 2011. Roland received Best Technical Student Poster award – 3rd place.

18)  Hill, M. R.*, Carlson, J. S., Costanzo, P. J. “Novel polymer coupling chemistry based upon latent cysteine-like functionality.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 24 OCT 2011. Hill received Best Technical Student Poster award – Honorable mention

17)  Mackenzie, M. C.*, Mann, S. I.*, Grau, W. C., Costanzo, P. J. and Immoos, C. E. “Merging metallo-biomimetics and “Click” chemistry for the investigation of SOD reactivity.” American Chemical Society: Anaheim, CA. 28 MAR 2011. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

16)  Mackenzie, M. C.*, Mann, S. I., Grau, W. C., Costanzo, P. J. and Immoos, C. E. “Merging metallo-biomimetics and “Click” chemistry for the investigation of SOD reactivity.” American Chemical Society: Anaheim, CA. 27 MAR 2011.

15)  Bentz, K. C.*, Costanzo, P. J., Immoos, C. E., Vorst, K. “Synthesis and characterization of linear and branched polylactic acid for use in coatings and adhesives for paper packaging.” American Coatings Society: Chicago, IL. 15 MAR 2011.

14)  Hill, M. R., Carlson, J. S., Costanzo, P. J.* “Novel polymer coupling chemistry based upon latent cysteine-like functionality.” Gordon Research Conference: Ventura, CA. 10 JAN 2011.

13)  Yoo, H., Bull, M. M., Chung, W-J., Dirlam, P. T., Pyun, J. “Functionalization of ferromagnetic cobalt nanoparticles via ligand exchange with polymeric ligands.” American Chemical Society: Boston, MA. 23 AUG 2010.

12)  McMahon, M. L.*, Jaoudi, M., Immoos, C. E., Costanzo, P. J. “Systematic Design of Reactive Surface Coatings.” American Coatings Society: Charlotte, NC. 13 APR 2010.

11)  Carlson, J. S.*, Hill, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Novel polymer coupling chemistry based upon latent cysteine-like functionality.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 22 MAR 2010.

10)  Strange, G. A.*, Richardson, A. D., Savin, D. A., Costanzo P. J. “Controlling nanoparticle dispersion via Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 22 MAR 2010.

9)   Jaoudi, M.*, Swanson, J. P., Costanzo, P. J., Immoos, C. E., “Synthesis and rational design of metal/ligand catalyst systems utilizing “Click” chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 22 MAR 2010.

8)   Harvey, V. L.*, Wagner, M. A., Costanzo, P. J., Immoos, C. E., “Synthesis of fluorescence-based NO detection probes by “Click” chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 22 MAR 2010.

7)   Curtzwiler, G. W. *, Costanzo, P. J., Fernando, R., Vorst, K. “Thermal Initiated Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Functionalization of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 26 OCT 2009. Curtzwiler received Best Technical Student Poster award.

6)   Dirlam, P. T. *, Strange, G. A *, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling Surface Energy and Wet-ability with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 26 OCT 2009. Dirlam and Strange received Best Technical Student Poster – Runner up award.

5)   Dirlam, P. T. *, Strange, G. A, Orlicki, J. A., Wetzel, E. D., Costanzo, P. J. “Development of Self-Pressurizing Capillaries using Diels-Alder Chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Washington, DC. 17 AUG 2009. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

4)   Richardson, A. D.*, Strange, G. A., Costanzo, P. J., Savin, D. A. “Effect of polymer tethering on dispersions of silica nanoparticles in crosslinked epoxy composites” American Chemical Society: Washington, DC. 16 AUG 2009.

3)   Dirlam, P. T. *, Strange, G. A, Orlicki, J. A., Wetzel, E. D., Costanzo, P. J. “Development of Self-Pressurizing Capillaries using Diels-Alder Chemistry.” American Chemical Society: Washington, DC. 16 AUG 2009.

2)   Rozvadovsky, S., Costanzo, P. J.*, Jensen, R. E. “Tailored Polymers for Insensitive Munitions.” Gordon Research Conference: Ventura, CA. 13 JAN 2009.

1)   Dirlam, P. T, Costanzo, P. J., Orlicki, J. A., Wetzel, E. D. “Development of Self-Pressurizing Capillaries using Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Drexel University: MCOE Review. Philadelphia, PA. 10 NOV 2008.

Presentation Awards

Awards received by Cal Poly Undergraduate students

Presenting authors are denoted with an *. Cal Poly undergraduates are underlined.

28) Mesde, E. R.,* Bercovici, D. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Implementation of nucleophile-induced retro-Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare dynamic surfactants.” American Chemical Society: Atlanta, GA 24 MAR 26. Mesde received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation in the POLY division of ACS.

27) McMullen, C. C.*, Guerrero, G. P., Fleisher, C. J., Williams, Q. E., Henry, A. V., Reynafrarje, T. R., McDonough, E. A., Thurman, S. E., Soeller, J. E., Costanzo, P. J., Bercovici, D. A. “Ylidenenorbornadiene dicarboxylates (YNDs) – Tunable Amphiphiles for Micellar Cargo.” American Chemical Society: Las Vegas, NV. 22 OCT 22. McMullen received an Outstanding Poster Award.

26)  Meyersohn, M. S.*, Gosting, S. E., Colt, T. A., Rhoads, R. H., Barcus, K. S., Markmann, M. R, Costanzo, P. J. “C Manipulation of molecular topology and composition using Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 20 MAR 2018. Meyersohn received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation in the POLY division of ACS.

25)  Wilborn, E. G.*, Gregory, C. M., Page, T. M., Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling polymer solubility with Diels-Alder chemistry and LCST.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 19 MAR 2018. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

24)  Schoch, T. D.*, Martinez, M. R., Meyersohn, M. S., Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Molecular weight changing polymers via Diels-Alder chemistry” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA 3 APR 2017. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

23)  Meyersohn, M. S.*, Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Inversion of molecular topology and composition using Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA 3 APR 2017. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

22) Morgan, S. E, Aubrecht, K. B., Berda, E. B., Cavicchi, K. A., Costanzo, P. J., Gabriel, G. J., Goh, C. Goh, S. L., Iacono., S. T., Savin, D. A. “Online resources for the polymer education community.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 14 MAR 2016. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

21)  Barcus, K. S.*, Crenshaw, E. D., Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Incorporation of Diels-Alder chemistry into polymer matrices via an inimer approach.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA 14 MAR 2016. Selected for Sci-Mix.

20)  Crenshaw, E. D.*, Kleine, T. S., London, A. E., Markmann, M. R., Costanzo, P. J. “Incorporation of Diels-Alder chemistry into polymer matrices via an inimer approach.” American Chemical Society: Denver, CO. 24 MAR 2015. Crenshaw received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

19) De Hoe, G. X.*, Costanzo, P. J. “Synthetic design of block copolymer amphiphiles for nanomaterial dispersion.” CSU Research Competition: Hayward, California. 3 MAY 2014. De Hoe received 1st place in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PMS) division.

18) Morgan, S. E, Aubrecht, K. B., Berda, E. B., Cavicchi, K. A., Costanzo, P. J., Gabriel, G. J., Goh, C. Goh, S. L., Iacono., S. T., Savin, D. A. “Polymer science curriculum for the 21st century : PUNK.” American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 17 MAR 2014. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

17)   Monteleone, L. R.*, Ross, A. S.*, Cruz, M., A., Pattillo, C. P.,, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling surface energy and wetability with a light responsive linker system.” American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 17 MAR 2014. Selected for Sci-Mix Presentation.

16)  Martinez, M. R.*, Markmann, M. R., Schoch, T. D., Costanzo, P. J. “Use of Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare molecular weight changing materials.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 15 MAR 2016.  Martinez received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation in the POLY division of ACS.

15)  De Hoe, G. X.*, Formal, T. P, O’Bryan, G., Costanzo, P. J. “Synthetic design of block copolymer amphiphiles for nanomaterial dispersion.” American Chemical Society: Dallas, TX. 16 MAR 2014. De Hoe received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation in the POLY division of ACS.

14)   Varney, K. L.,* Amato, D. U., and Costanzo, P. J. “Re-healable Coatings Based Upon Thermally Responsive Linkages.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 22 OCT 2013. Varney received Best Technical Student Poster award – 3rd place.

13)  Pattillo, C. P.*, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling Surface Energy and Wettability with a Light Responsive Linker System.” CSU Research Competition: Pomona, CA. 9 MAY 2013. Pattillo received 1st place in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PMS) division.

12)  Ningrum, D. U.*, Costanzo, P. J. “Re-healable Coatings Based Upon Thermally Responsive Linkages.” CSU Research Competition: Pomona, CA. 9 MAY 2013. Ningrum received 2nd place in the Interdisciplinary (Inter) division.

11)   Kleine, T. S.*, Roland, C. D., London, A. E. and Costanzo, P. J. “Dynamic topology of thermally-responsive materials via Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 9 APR 2013. Kleine received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

10)   Machado, C. A.* Dean, J. M., and Costanzo, P. J. “Preparation of thermally-responsive polyurethanes based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: New Orleans, LA. 9 APR 2013. Machado received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

9)  Hill, M. R.*, Mukherjee, S., Costanzo, P. J., Sumerlin, B. “Modular oxime functionalization of well-defined alkoxyamine-containing polymers.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012. Hill received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

8)  Pattillo, C. C.*, Strange, G. A., Dirlam, P. T., Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling surface energy and wetability with Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012. Pattillo received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation in the POLY division of ACS.

7)  Roy, S. E.*, Chavez, A. D., Dean, J. M., Swanson, J. P., Strange, G. A., Costanzo, P. J. “Polymeric phase-change materials based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Diego, CA. 25 MAR 2012. Roy received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

6)   Strange, G. A.*, Richardson, A. D., Savin, D. A., Costanzo P. J. “Controlling nanoparticle dispersion via Diels-Alder chemistry.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 24 OCT 2011. Strange received Best Technical Student Poster award – 1st place.

5)   Roland, C. D*, Orlicki, J. A. Costanzo, P. J. “Transparent, thermally-responsive coating.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 24 OCT 2011. Roland received Best Technical Student Poster award – 3rd place.

4)   Hill, M. R.*, Carlson, J. S., Costanzo, P. J. “Novel polymer coupling chemistry based upon latent cysteine-like functionality.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 24 OCT 2011. Hill received Best Technical Student Poster award – Honorable mention

3)  Swanson, J. P.*, Rozvadovsky, S., Costanzo, P. J. “Polymeric phase-change materials based upon Diels-Alder chemistry.” American Chemical Society: San Francisco, CA. 21 MAR 2010. Swanson received an Undergraduate Travel Award.

2)   Curtzwiler, G. W. *, Costanzo, P. J., Fernando, R., Vorst, K. “Thermal Initiated Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Functionalization of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 26 OCT 2009. Curtzwiler received Best Technical Student Poster award.

1)   Dirlam, P. T. *, Strange, G. A *, Costanzo, P. J. “Controlling Surface Energy and Wet-ability with Diels-Alder Chemistry.” Western Coating Symposium: Las Vegas, NV. 26 OCT 2009. Dirlam and Strange received Best Technical Student Poster – Runner up award.